Since Messi left the team this season, Barcelona has slipped from the top echelon of the league to the mid-table ranks, but as the top giants of La Liga, how can Barcelona let the team's future be bleak? Therefore, in the recent past, the team action frequently.
Today, Italian journalist Rudy Gelletti revealed the behind-the-scenes story of Barcelona's contract extension with their 130 million dollar star. The news pretty much announces the retention of Dembele, who will sign a long four-year contract with the team, earning a whopping €9.5 million a year and coming with several bonuses and benefits. Earlier rumors that Dembele's attendance was too low for Barcelona to have confidence in him and that they might set attendance limits did not come true.
The reason why Barcelona have been so generous in granting Dembele a four-year contract, according to Rudy Gelletti, is closely linked to the favoritism shown to him by the team's manager Xavi. Xavi played a key role in the team's contract renewal process, giving the management confidence in the glass man. Xavi has praised Dembele on more than one public occasion, going as far as to say, "Dembele will be the future of the team and he will outperform an incredible array of views such as Mbappe."
Obviously, Harvey is not joking, the signing of a large contract to leave Dembele, it is hoped that he can take over Messi's mantle. Messi left, the team is in urgent need of a powerful breakthrough ability of the side of the road fast horse, and Dembele undoubtedly became Harvey's first choice. Barcelona spent 130 million from Dortmund to dig the future star, although his performance is not as expected, but he is still young.
However, as of now, halfway through the season, Dembele has nothing to show for it, and such statistics are indeed questionable. Perhaps Xavi really has a unique eye and sees an unlimited future for Dembele!
